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Course Description
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Course Name
Mathematics 3Q: Mechanics
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Mathematics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Maths 2A, 2B and 2D at grade D3 or above.
Combined GPA of 9.0 or above on the three courses Maths 2C, Maths 2E and Maths 2F. -
Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Scotcat Credits
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Short Description
The aim of this course is to study the motion of a single particle, including central forces, conservation of energy and motion relative to a rotating frame of reference.Assessment
100% on degree examination.
Main Assessment In: April/MayCourse Aims
The aim of this course is to extend the work on the basic two-dimensional motion of particles covered in Mathematics 2C. Topics covered are:
4. Conservative forces.
5. Motion under the action of a central force.
6. Motion relative to a rotating frame of referenece.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:1. Apply Newton's second law to the case of a central force; proving motion is planar and that energy and angular momentum are conserved.
2. Solve for particle motion under the action of a central force using either conservation of energy or by solving for the particle path.
3. Determine whether a circular orbit is stable.
4. Establish whether a force is conservative, and when it is, determine the corresponding potential.
5. Use conservation of energy to solve for particle motion under the action of a conservative force.
6. Solve for particle motion measured with respect to a rotating frame of reference.
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